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B69 1BB

Borough Crescent

Langley

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Overview

Postcode B69 1BB is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whiteheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from B69 1BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiteheath near B69 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 1BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 1BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRamrod Hall Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space
0.4 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
10,306.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.52(+5%)
Shoplifting
33.35(+283%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.18(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-36%)
Vehicle crime
3.8(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
50.37%
Indian
87
21.38%
African
19
4.67%
Other Asian
18
4.42%
Caribbean
15
3.69%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
28.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
23.6%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
69
41.32%
Owns outright
34
20.36%
Owns with a mortgage
32
19.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.58%
Other social rented
9
5.39%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Langley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£277
Semi-Detached46£243,500£268
Terraced33£175,000£219
Flats2£96,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£95,000£141,500£117,500
2017£220,000£84,750£150,000£122,000
2018£215,000£90,750£150,500£123,000
2019£230,000£90,000£160,000£131,000
2020£199,000£112,000£165,000£130,000
2021£271,000£95,000£183,500£153,500
2022£235,000£97,750£230,000£180,000
2023£182,500£125,000£222,000£179,000
2024£235,000£122,000£210,000£188,000
2025£255,000£126,000£228,500£176,000
2026£290,000£257,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£120£172£134
2017£200£138£178£143
2018£213£133£171£146
2019£187£158£180£163
2020£228£173£187£162
2021£255£154£213£180
2022£257£169£238£222
2023£266£189£240£210
2024£257£177£244£213
2025£282£177£261£212
2026£266£296£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202611, Witley Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
03 Oct 20253, Kempsey Close, Oldbury, B69 1DNDetachedFreehold£340,000
23 Feb 20265, The Lenches, Oldbury, B69 1BFDetachedFreehold£300,000
14 Jan 202693, Borough Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1AXTerracedFreehold£210,000
03 Mar 202599, Borough Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1AXFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the B69 1BB postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 1BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRowley Hall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 1BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 1BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JGWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miBudgens309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PSWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miWhiteheath SupermarketOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QHWalking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket
0.3 miLondisHartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miFarmfoodsBirchley Island Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 1DTWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B69 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardLangleyE05001270
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhiteheathE02002069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 027BE01009935
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 1BB

Is B69 1BB (Whiteheath) safe?

The area around B69 1BB records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B69 1BB?

The median sale price around B69 1BB in Whiteheath is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 1BB?

There are 13 schools close to B69 1BB, including The Primrose Centre (Good), St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Rowley Hall Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 1BB?

The closest station to B69 1BB is Rowley Regis, about 1,402 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 1BB?

B69 1BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 1BB (Whiteheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B69 1BB is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Louise Owen (Labour Party).